NKJV 365 Day Reading Plan / Jesus Prepared Men to Represent Him

NKJV 365 Day Reading Plan

Day 226 of 365 Jesus Prepared Men to Represent Him Three of Jesus' key men saw Him transfigured on a mountain. He had specifically chosen these three to share the experience with Him, one of several special times He arranged for Peter, James, and John. While the other nine disciples waited at the foot of the mountain for their comrades to return, this "inner circle" witnessed a miracle. Jesus, the ultimate Trainer and Mentor, did things this way to prepare some key players for future leadership. Watch how He did it. Jesus . . . * selected a group of key men (v. 28) * took them to a special place (v. 28) * spent time praying with them (vv. 28, 29) * shared an unusual experience with them (vv. 30, 31) * provided a lasting memory for them (vv. 32, 33) * invested special time speaking with them (vv. 34, 35) * gave them a secret history with Him that prepared them for the future (v. 36) Taken from The Maxwell Leadership Bible Luke 9:28-36 NASB 28 Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming. 30 And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah, 31 who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him. 33 And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah"-not realizing what he was saying. 34 While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!" 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.